Music & Worship Committee meeting
2017-09-11 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States

Book Discussion
2017-09-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
There will be a discussion of W.E.B. Du Bois’ Souls of Black Folks and bell hooks’ All About Love on Tuesday, September 12, 7-8:30 pm in the parish hall. This is just the beginning of our discussion of the summer readings; come with your initial thoughts and questions on these two books. If anybody would like to acquire copies, please see Molly Schen at coffee hour on 9/10/17 or email her.

Meditation Session
2017-09-13 19:00 - 19:30, 2017-09-27 19:00 - 19:30 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
The meditation group meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 7 p.m. in the parish hall parlor. We read a short poem and then share silent meditation time together for about 25 minutes. All are welcome to drop in.

Racial Justice Drop-In
2017-09-17 08:30 - 10:00 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
There will be a Racial Justice Drop-In on Sunday, September 17, from 8:30 to10 a.m. in the parlor. It is open to everyone, and no RSVP needed. Children are welcome. Are there movies, books or articles that have struck a chord with you? Connections you’d like to make this year? Please come by for coffee and snacks and informal sharing of what’s on your mind.

Religious Education Committee Meeting
2017-09-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
Join us to learn more about our classes and activities. Meet parents and congregants who help to run the program, and learn how you can get involved!

Youth Group meeting
2017-09-18 17:30 - 19:00 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States

Third Tuesday Social Hour
2017-09-19 17:00 - 18:00, 2017-10-17 17:00 - 18:00 | Eat with Jack O’Neill, 1885 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
Please join our TPC friends (old and new) on the third Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. at Eat with Jack O’Neill,1885 Centre St., West Roxbury (down the street from the church). This is a wonderful opportunity to get to know each other on a more personal level, separate from church business and the good work we do with such energy and commitment. Everyone is welcome.
Please drop by — no need to RSVP. If you have questions, please contact Gretchen or Beth.

Engagement Fair
2017-09-24 11:30 - 12:30 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
During our fellowship hour, learn how you can get involved in church-sponsored activities, from music and worship to social action and racial justice.

Red Cross Blood Drive
2017-09-30 09:00 - 14:00 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
Theodore Parker Church is hosting a blood drive on Saturday, September 30. Please contact the American Red Cross for donor information.

Unfurling of Black Lives Matter flag
2017-10-01 12:00 - 12:30 | Theodore Parker Church yard, 1859 Centre St., West Roxbury, 02132, United States

Let's Talk, Boston: A Conversation on Race
2017-10-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Finn Hall, Holy Name Parish, West Roxbury, 535 West Roxbury Parkway, West Roxbury, MA, 02132

Meditation Session
2017-10-25 19:00 - 19:30 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States

Music on Centre presents the 3 Ravens
2017-10-27 20:00 - 22:00 | Church Sanctuary, 1859 Centre St., West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
Theodore Parker Church / Music on Centre in Boston presents Lui Collins, Donna Hébert, and Mac Cohen performing as The 3 Ravens.
Thrilling fiddling, elegant guitar, joyful piano and banjo – all in support of traditional and original songs from their repertoires. A magical, mystical evening of harmonies and musical storytelling at its finest. Doors open at 7:30. Free parking nearby.Refreshments available. Adults $20; 18 and under $10; family max $40. Tickets and info: musiconcentre@gmail.com.

Green Line X-Tension in concert
2017-11-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Church Sanctuary, 1859 Centre St., West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
Join Green Line X-Tension for an evening of vocal jazz, with special guests Dave Howard on guitar and Steve Gutherz on piano, in the sanctuary on Sunday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m. They will share songs from their upcoming EP Green Line X-Tension, as well as new material. $15 suggested donation at the door. The vocal group Green Line X-Tension grew out of Point of Departure (POD,) a student-led vocal jazz ensemble at Berklee College of Music. Michael J. Johnson (baritone/director/arranger), a Berklee professor, has served as faculty advisor for POD since 2012. In late 2016, Johnson decided to form a vocal group to perform and record his vocal arrangements and compositions. After recruiting his wife and fellow Berklee professor Ani Johnson (alto), he called on current and former members of POD, and several stellar vocalists answered his call: Nicole Roberts (soprano), Sarah Bernadette (soprano 2/alto), Robert Pate (tenor), Zach Ivy (baritone), and Skip Lewan (bass).

Third Tuesday Social Hour
2017-11-21 17:00 - 18:00 | Eat with Jack O’Neill, 1885 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
Please join our TPC friends (old and new) on the third Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. at Eat with Jack O’Neill (down the street from the church) for beverages and socializing. This is a wonderful opportunity to get to know one another on a more personal level, separate from church business and the good work we do with such energy and commitment. Everyone is welcome. No need to RSVP. Questions? Contact Gretchen.

Theodore Parker Church Winter Fair
2017-12-02 10:00 - 14:00 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
Our third annual Winter Fair is just around the corner. Get your creative juices flowing and let us know how you might help out. We’ll need baked goods and new jewelry to pass along; cards and hats and jellies, and more! We’re excited to make this seasonal experience a fun and energized event for our TPC folks and especially the community at large. Contact Diane Issa to get involved. And, of course, be sure to come and bring your friends for a unique opportunity to take care of your holiday gift shopping AND support the church.

Fighting Anti-Muslim Discrimination
2017-12-05 17:30 - 19:00 | Harvard Law School, Hauser Hall 102 Malkin Classroom, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
Come hear from Jewish Voice for Peace, the Muslim Justice League, and the Council on American-Islamic Relations, as they discuss various ways to challenge the rampant anti-Muslim policies and rhetoric we see today, encapsulated in the attempts at a “Muslim Ban”. The Theodore Parker Church Social Action Committee is co-sponsoring this event.

Black Nativity with the UU Urban Ministry
2017-12-10 15:30 - 17:30 | Paramount Theater, Boston
Join the UU Urban Ministry for the 3:30 p.m. matinee of Black Nativity, Langston Hughes’ gospel play of joy, hope, and liberation at the Paramount Theater. Black Nativity retells the Christmas story through Gospel music, blues, and African-inspired dance. Tickets are still available at emersonparamount.com.
Barry Gaither, founder and director of the National Center of Afro-American Artists, will join us for a reception in the lounge at the Paramount at 2:15 p.m. to share the history of Black Nativity in Boston and how the show is mounted every year entirely with local adults and children. Click here for more details, or contact Claire Barker, especially if you’re coming to the 2:15 reception.
“Enfolding us in its joyously affirmative embrace, Black Nativity simply lifts the spirit, in every sense of that word.” — Boston Globe

Meditation Session
2017-12-13 19:00 - 19:30 | Massachusetts
The meditation group meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 7 p.m. The next meeting is December 13 in the parish hall parlor. We read a short poem and then share silent meditation time together for about 25 minutes. All are welcome to drop in.

A Series of Conversations: True Stories about Race
2017-12-16 16:00 - 17:15 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
We offer our continuing series, “True Stories about Race,” in partnership with Temple Hillel B’nai Torah. This series urges us to share stories that have moved us, as stories bring about the possibility of reconciliation through the creation of empathy. In a series of monthly sessions, we seek out, share, and listen to true stories of what it means, or has meant, to be black or brown in America. The format is a discussion based on stories that have moved us personally, facilitated by Josh Frank, a former teacher and administrator in racially diverse school districts and a member of a local synagogue. The series meets on the third Saturday of the month from 4:00 to 5:15 p.m. in the parlor. The next session is December 16. No RSVP or preparation necessary. If you have questions, contact Mark Bauer or Josh Frank.

Third Tuesdays Social Hour
2017-12-19 17:00 - 18:00 | Eat with Jack O’Neill, 1885 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
Please join our TPC friends (old and new) on the third Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. at Eat with Jack O’Neill (down the street from the church) for beverages and socializing. This is a wonderful opportunity to get to know one another on a more personal level, separate from church business and the good work we do with such energy and commitment. Everyone is welcome.
Please drop by — no need to RSVP. If you have questions, please contact Gretchen Dietz.

Winter Solstice Luminaria in Roslindale
2017-12-21 18:30 - 21:00 | Roslindale Square
On Winter Solstice, Thursday, December 21, stroll among 500 glowing lumieres in Adams Park, Sophia’s Grotto, and the Roslindale business district. Sing with us at 6:30 p.m. in Adams Park. Song books will be available to share. Luminaria is an opportunity to bring together members of our community across cultures and faiths to share observation of the longest night and the new lengthening of days. Volunteers welcome and needed for preparing candles (12/13), singing rehearsal (12/15) and placing and lighting lumieres (12/21). Contact Karen Kirchoff to inquire.

Christmas Day Pot Luck Dinner
2017-12-25 13:30 - 16:00 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
Our Caring Ministry Team is sponsoring a Christmas Day pot luck! All are invited to join the festivities ̶ families, singles, couples, your special friend who wants to be with you! We’ll gather in the parish hall between 1:30 and 2:00 p.m. for a sit down dinner together starting at 2:00. We expect to end around 4:00. If you are interested, please email Nancy Wilber or Jen Buchwald by December 15. Please include food restrictions/preferences. Assuming enough interest in the pot luck, we’ll post sign ups for food and other contributions around the 15th. We’re looking forward to spending the holiday with our Theodore Parker Church friends!

Meditation Session
2018-01-03 19:00 - 19:30, 2018-01-17 19:00 - 19:30 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
The meditation group meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month. We read a short poem and then share silent meditation time together for about 25 minutes. All are welcome to drop in.

"Third Tuesdays" Social Hour
2018-01-16 17:00 - 18:00 | Eat with Jack O’Neill, 1885 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
Drop by Eat with Jack O’Neill (down the street from the church) for our monthly, agenda-free social hour. All are welcome.

Social Justice Reflection and Potluck Supper
2018-01-19 18:00 - 20:30 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
All are invited to a potluck supper and reflection on social justice sponsored by the Social Action Committee on Friday, January 19 beginning at 6 p.m. in the parish hall.

True Stories About Race
2018-01-20 16:00 - 17:15 | Parish Hall, 70 Corey Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132, United States
Our continuing conversation series in partnership with Temple Hillel B’nai Torah, “True Stories about Race,” urges us to share stories that have moved us, as stories bring about the possibility of reconciliation through the creation of empathy. In a series of monthly sessions, we seek out, share, and listen to true stories of what it means, or has meant, to be black or brown in America. The format is a discussion based on stories that have moved us personally, facilitated by Josh Frank, a former teacher and administrator in racially diverse school districts and a member of a local synagogue. The series meets on the third Saturday of the month from 4:00 to 5:15 p.m. in the parlor. The next session is January 20; no RSVP or preparation necessary. If you have questions, contact Mark Bauer or Josh Frank.
